Being a complete technophobe I am in need of some advice regarding monitors. Ever since I had my first digital camera I have been using an old bog standard 17" Dell CRT monitor. It is in need of replacement and I don't have a clue what to get. Previously no-one would consider working on anything but a CRT but now it seems that everyone uses LCD screens. As I have had all those years of practically trouble free working with images Displayed, Printed and Published with no problems I'm wondering how much I need to spend to replace this screen.
I am looking at a LG 22" widescreen model that has a 16:10 screen and 1920 x 1080 resolution, 2ms response, VGA, DVI and HDMI inputs.
I dont what half that means but is it likely to satisfy my needs?
Robert
NP with the spec you have there .
For our company I by from here http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Displays/Monitors/TFT+20+-+23/?p=cF9zdHlsZT1saXN0JnBfcHJvZHVjdHNQZXJQYWdlPSY=
They seam to offer a great range and some great prices to boot .My screens are 22 inch yuraku ( Arianet ) they're basically a rebadge Samsung and its less than a ton. One thing to watch is the full HD compliance (1080p) and HDCP for movies ,refresh rate for stills is not really an issue.Go for one with a reasonably high contrast ratio too and a vertical resolution of 1080 .The asus or the LG ones on there seam like a great buy at the mo at about 150 quid.So in answer to your question about 100 to 150 quid does for me .
I've been more than happy with my Eizo Coloredge CE240W monitor. Eizo's aren't the cheapest but they are good quality.
There is quite a bit of info kicking around on the web about how to choose a monitor for your needs.
In short check to make sure you getting an IPS or VA screen, steer clear of TN based screens. One i recommended recently was a lenovo L220x though i think they stopped doing that model now.
Due to easy info access i can tell you the Dell 2007FP ( i have on on my desk) is a good bet, and is either an S-IPS LG/AUO screen or an M-PVA Samsung screen. I use Dell gear for work (over 1400 users) and i cant fault their support, as annoyingly by the book as it is, it's pretty reasonable.
Not wanting to go against Mark, but
A: i worked for aria, unless they have improved things i'll never buy from them
B: For that price it'll be a TN screen and i wouldnt touch it for anything colour related. A good monitor will last you a few years, i still have a dell 1800FP which is now 7 years old and still working great and cost me a fortune! So dont buy the cheapest but the cheapest one which does what you want.
I'm not sure if you've bought one yet, but if not I can highly recommend an HP LP2475w 24" widescreen monitor. I recieved mine yesterday and like you I've only ever had experience with CRT screens so wasn't sure what to expect from changing to an LCD.
To say I'm impressed would be a huge understatement, it's like night and day and the image quality is absolutely outstanding. Every image now looks so bitingly sharp and life-like it's incredible, even the out of focus ones look good
It's not the cheapest around at £430 but it's a fraction of the price of the much more expensive Eizo and NEC equivelents.
It gets excellent reviews. One of which can be found HERE
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6 repliesI am looking at a LG 22" widescreen model that has a 16:10 screen and 1920 x 1080 resolution, 2ms response, VGA, DVI and HDMI inputs.
I dont what half that means but is it likely to satisfy my needs?
Robert
For our company I by from here http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Displays/Monitors/TFT+20+-+23/?p=cF9zdHlsZT1saXN0JnBfcHJvZHVjdHNQZXJQYWdlPSY=
They seam to offer a great range and some great prices to boot .My screens are 22 inch yuraku ( Arianet ) they're basically a rebadge Samsung and its less than a ton. One thing to watch is the full HD compliance (1080p) and HDCP for movies ,refresh rate for stills is not really an issue.Go for one with a reasonably high contrast ratio too and a vertical resolution of 1080 .The asus or the LG ones on there seam like a great buy at the mo at about 150 quid.So in answer to your question about 100 to 150 quid does for me .
I've been more than happy with my Eizo Coloredge CE240W monitor. Eizo's aren't the cheapest but they are good quality.
There is quite a bit of info kicking around on the web about how to choose a monitor for your needs.
Cheers,
Chris
Due to easy info access i can tell you the Dell 2007FP ( i have on on my desk) is a good bet, and is either an S-IPS LG/AUO screen or an M-PVA Samsung screen. I use Dell gear for work (over 1400 users) and i cant fault their support, as annoyingly by the book as it is, it's pretty reasonable.
Not wanting to go against Mark, but
A: i worked for aria, unless they have improved things i'll never buy from them
B: For that price it'll be a TN screen and i wouldnt touch it for anything colour related. A good monitor will last you a few years, i still have a dell 1800FP which is now 7 years old and still working great and cost me a fortune! So dont buy the cheapest but the cheapest one which does what you want.
Cheers
Robert
I'm not sure if you've bought one yet, but if not I can highly recommend an HP LP2475w 24" widescreen monitor. I recieved mine yesterday and like you I've only ever had experience with CRT screens so wasn't sure what to expect from changing to an LCD.
To say I'm impressed would be a huge understatement, it's like night and day and the image quality is absolutely outstanding. Every image now looks so bitingly sharp and life-like it's incredible, even the out of focus ones look good
It's not the cheapest around at £430 but it's a fraction of the price of the much more expensive Eizo and NEC equivelents.
It gets excellent reviews. One of which can be found HERE